May 28, 2015 VOLUME 91 | ISSUE 41
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District denial draws criticism Governor signs educational bills at Heritage Center By Crystal Anderson and Clarke Reader
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A celebration for all, as families reached out to celebrate their Alameda students’ graduation on May 20. Gratitude for their family’s support was clearly on most students’ minds as all the student speakers recognized their families’ support. Photos by Clarke Reader
Alameda High School seniors walked across the stage to receive their diplomas at Boettcher Concert Hall on May 20.
Basking in the afterglow of their achievement, Alameda High School students celebrated their graduation with family and friends at Boettcher Concert Hall.
New farmers market sprouts in Lamar Station Plaza By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com Lamar Station Plaza is in the process of developing its own farmers market — one that potentially could grow to a year-round affair — and it took its first step on May 20. Miller Farms participates in around 35 markets in the state, and it is the first member of the plaza’s new market. Miller Farms will sell its fresh produce and $10 bag program Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. “We grow everything from corn to carrots, and we do fresh asparagus, which not many farms do,” said Melissa Miller, whose parents started Miller Farms. “I love markets because we get to meet people who are already into eating veggies and living healthy, and we get to explain the benefits of supporting local farms and people.” The plaza market is looked after by Barbara Moore, the executive director of Harvest Mountain Farm Gardens, and aims to grow in the coming months with other local growers like Everitt Farms.
The Miller family participates in markets all over the state, and now adds the Lamar Station Plaza to its list of stops. The area’s market, run by Harvest Mountain Farm Gardens, just started its season on May 20 and is looking to expand in the coming months. Photo by Clarke Reader
Legislators and members of the education community gathered around an old schoolmarm’s desk in Lakewood as Gov. John Hickenlooper signed two key educational bills into law. The catch — the desk wasn’t located at any Jeffco school. “It’s another black eye for Jeffco, and a missed opportunity for our students to get a real life civics lesson,” Jeffco school board member Lesley Dahlkemper said at the signing. “Instead, they got a lesson in politics. I think the district is being disingenuous about this as well. Last year we had two bill signings at Standley Lake they were able to arrange with finals and graduation. I find it hard to believe they can’t accommodate this.” In mid-May, the Jeffco School District was approached about hosting the governor at Lakewood High School on the morning of May 20 to sign two assessment reducing bills, HB 15-1323 and SB 15-056, into law. However, Jeffco spokesperson Lisa Pinto said that, due to the logistics of the end of the year and graduation, the district could not accommodate the governor and his staff with such short notice. “It was not possible to accommodate the governor, and the media and community members who wanted to watch the bill being signed first thing in the morning during this busy time,” she said. Following up with Pinto, she said the district would have been happy to coordinate an afternoon signing at a different school, as they’ve done in the past with Kendrick Lakes Elementary School, but failed to provide a reason as to why they didn’t. The signing, held inside the Old School House building at the Lakewood Heritage Center, featured comments from several of the area’s legislators and dignitaries welcoming the crowd to the center and expressing their excitement for the bills. Along with those statements, several of them, such as Hickenlooper, state Sen. Andy Kerr and Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy, shared their confusion and dissatisfaction with the school district’s actions around the event. “With who we have sponsoring these bills that show bipartisan efforts and the fact we’ve had bill signings at schools before, it’s very disappointing the students and faculty couldn’t help us celebrate today,” said Kerr, a Jeffco teacher. “This was still a wonderful setting to do this in, and hopefully provides a basis for us to move forward and get the work of the people done and leave politics behind.” For Murphy, the issue, which the district presented as an impossible security issue, was disconcerting. “I want to clarify something — back in 2012 it was announced that Paul Ryan was going to be the vice presidential candidate and his first visit was at Lakewood High School. The police department found out about it on Friday, and the police had full security set up by Monday,” he said. “So no matter what you’re hearing, the Lakewood police can handle it.” Moving forward, the district said it has reached out to the governor’s office and is hoping to host him in August or the early fall.
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NEWSMAKER PROFILE
Amanda Stevens Jeffco mom announces run for school board Crystal Anderson
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Why she is in the news Former teacher and Jeffco mom Amanda Stevens is running for the District 4 school board seat, and said she is looking to bring a neutral voice and collaboration to the board table. District 4 includes Edgewater, Lakewood and most of unincorporated southern Jeffco. “When I started to see some dominoes fall, I started to pay attention, to attend board meetings, to offer public comment,” she said. “Anyone who offers to serve on a board of education is doing thankless work, uncompensated work, hard and worthy work — and I appreciated that I could have a voice in that process, and now I’m looking for a bigger voice to speak on behalf of our students, families and our teachers.”
Sitting at one of her local haunts, Amanda Stevens discusses her take on the Jeffco School Board and how she hopes to soon become a part of it. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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A Colorado native, Stevens grew up attending Jeffco schools. While she was an honor student, Stevens felt as though she wouldn’t make it, and dropped out of high school. This difficult decision, she said, was one of the defining moments in her life. “I was a strong student … but I was also disconnected,” she said, “I needed someone who could tell me what I’d be missing and that I would be missed — I didn’t have that — but it all worked out later in life because it motivated me to become a teacher.” After obtaining her GED, Stevens became a high school and middle school teacher, and taught in impoverished schools in Chicago and Sheridan, Illinois. Moving back to Jeffco to raise a family, Stevens became a stay-at-home mom, diving into the programs and policies that shaped her and will shape her children’s education.
With her education background, Stevens also has been active in her children’s schools and served as a member of their School Accountability Committee for years. Stevens, an unaffiliated voter, said she brings a new perspective to the table, and is looking forward to seeing and evaluating issues through all sides, cooperating with all views around the table. “Cooperation and the ability to listen and move forward in compromise matters greatly, especially at a time when people feel more divided and afraid,” she said. Along with her perspective, Stevens cites her conciliatory nature as both a strength and a weakness. “I would rather face obstacles together, and occasionally politics is adversarial, and that will be a new challenge for me,” she said. “I hope it means I will be good at bridge building, but I recognize it means I’ll have to learn to take on advocacy in a new way when essentials are at risk.”
“This for me is not about politics — it’s about Jeffco and Jeffco’s kids.” “Right now I want to see kids prioritized, rather than agendas and ideologies or even personality conflicts. I can’t afford to have my kids’ schools become a battleground for anyone, so I want to make sure we look for ways to work together and do our best by them.” “I had the time to read, to volunteer tutor and to dig deeper into some of the policies that impact what some of my classroom experience was like as a teacher and even as a student. I’m motivated now to say that I think the way forward for our kids is to cooperate, to listen to each other. To tell the stories about what it’s like for kids and families to go through the process and education of 21st-century competitiveness — which is one intimidating demand.”
Hobbies and other interests Along with her passion for K-12 education, Stevens is passionate about skiing, hiking, running marathons, reading and spending time with her husband, Gene, and their two kids.
‘This for me is not about politics — it’s about Jeffco and Jeffco’s kids.’ Amanda Stevens
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SLICE OF LIFE
Lakewood grads get their moment By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com It’s easy to be cynical about graduation ceremonies. They can run long, the seats aren’t always the most comfortable in the world, and “Pomp and Circumstance” isn’t the most exciting song. But to dispel any cynicism, all you need do is look at the families whose children are up on the stage, about to shake the principal’s hand. If the pride writ large on their faces doesn’t move you, check your pulse. The crowds drawn to graduation ceremonies, all made up of people excited to share a joyous moment, cannot be found in any other event. The way these people fill up a space, whether it be a beautifully constructed theatre like the Boettcher Concert Hall where Alameda High School had
its graduation, an enormous arena like the CU Event Center where Lakewood had its ceremony, or an amphitheater carved into the very earth like Red Rocks where Bear Creek and Green Mountain had theirs. It’s easy to tell how excited they are by their cheers, hollers and shouts of “I love you,” and how a few can’t help but ignore school recommendations and blow an air horn or something. Of course, the best part is after the ceremony, struggling through a crowd of people not trying to get out of a place, but rather just trying to find their student. It’s a chance for family members to share in the special moment, a moment not all young people have. Some students are the first in their families to graduate high school, but even if not, graduating high school is no small feat. Some families get gifts for their students, but the real gift is obvious — smiles as far as the eye can see.
Crowds of family and friends attended Alameda High School’s graduation at the Boettcher Concert Hall on May 20. Photo by Clarke Reader
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Class song: “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy Valedictorian: Kevin Mercy Salutatorian: Lilia Kerski Scholarship total: $2.7 million What is the defining quality of this year’s class? Ambition. Notable facts: National Merritt semifinalist, Boettcher semifinalist, 2014 4A baseball state champions
Graduation date and time: Thursday, May 21st 9 a.m. Number of anticipated graduates: 395 Class motto: “Do what you love and forget the rest” Little Miss Sunshine Class song: none Valedictorians: Daniel Kwon and William McKinney Scholarship total: Not available Notable facts: Daniel Kwon is a Boettcher Scholar and National Merit Finalist. Justin Murphy is a National Merit Finalist. Skye Kim is a Daniels Fund recipient.
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Number of graduates: 450 Class motto: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson Class songs: “Star-Spangled Banner,” “All My Lovin’” (Beatles), “Wayward Son” (Kansas), “Come So Far (Got So Far to Go)” (from “Hairspray”) Scholarship total: $16.7 million
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HAVE A STORY IDEA? Email Lakewood Community Editor Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4133.
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Hyatt House at Belmar built with Prescient Construction to begin in matter of weeks By Clarke Reader
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Guest Speakers: Steve Art and Rachel Griffin Rachel Griffin has been an Economic Development Specialist with the City of Lakewood since 2007. Steve Art is the Economic Development and Urban Renewal Manager for the City of Wheat Ridge where he promotes intelligent growth for the community while promoting the values of Wheat Ridge.
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Red Rocks Community College celebrated the achievements of students and faculty at their 45th annual commencement ceremony on May 16. More than 1,600 degrees and certificates were awarded to graduates from summer 2014, fall 2014 and spring 2015. The college granted Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of General Studies degrees, plus certificates in dozens of fields at the ceremony which took place at the Lakewood campus’s outdoor pavilion. Former SBCCOE chair Dr. John Trefny received an honorary degree from Red Rocks Community College for his service to the institution. In addition to the graduates, also honored at this year’s ceremony were:
Outstanding Faculty of the Year (selected by faculty): Sally Stablein, sociology; Full-Time Instructor of the Year (selected by students): Dr. John Witwer, physician assistant program; Part-Time Instructor of the Year (selected by students): Kari Schoenwald, physician assistant program; and Outstanding Graduate (selected by staff): Araceli Herrera.
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Cultural Center announces diverse 2015-16 season lineup By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com For the Lakewood Cultural Center, the key to a good season is simple — variety. Susan Martin, the center’s administrator, and others with the city say they work hard every year to bring the most diverse and exciting entertainment lineup possible. The 2015-2016 season was just an-
nounced, and it features just the kind of eclectic mix of music, theater and dance that the center has become known for. “We want to come with a season that will be appealing to people who go to a lot of theater and those who are not regular attendees,” Martin said. “All these elements come together to make for a really exciting season that has something for everyone.” A highlight from this year’s season is the ODC Dance: boulders and bones performance on April 23. The modern dance en-
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The Blue Star program is a collaborative effort involving the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This year’s Blue Star Museums represent history, fine art, science, nature centers and children’s museums. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-I ID card and up to five family members. This includes active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard personnel as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and NOAA Commissioned Corps. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums and has more than doubled since the first year of the initiative in 2010.
Watercolor class hosted at LAC “From Initial Drawings to Final Paintings” is a watercolor class taught by Paul Gesso. It started on May 20 and
semble is bringing its work together with a well-known environmental artist, Martin said. To make it easier for attendees to go to the shows they want to, this season there are several ticket pack options — an eightpack, four-pack and a new Create Your Own pack. “Most of our shows sold out last year, so these kind of packs are great,” said Allison Scheck, marketing and community relations manager. “With the Create Your Own
runs through June 24 at the LAC Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave. The class is suitable for all skill levels, has a 12 student limit and costs $60. For more information on the From Initial Drawings to Final Paintings Class at the Lakewood Arts Council call the LAC at 303 980-0625 or visit www. lakewoodartscouncil.org
Tails of the Painted Cats comes to LAC The LAC’s Annual Tails of the Painted Cats and Flat Cats exhibit will be June 1 through 27 at the Lakewood Arts Council’s new gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave. The cat sculptures will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the Pinehurst Country Club on Oct. 10. This fund raising event will benefit the Cat Care Society, a cageless shelter and nonprofit organization established to improve the quality of life for homeless, injured, and abused cats in the Denver metropolitan area. More information about the CCS can be found at their website www.catcaresociety. org Concurrently running at the LAC Gallery will be Cats, Dogs, and Birds Exhibits featuring local artists works incorporating cats, dogs and birds. For more information about Tails of the Painted Cats and Flat Cats exhibit, and the Cats, Dogs, and Birds exhibit at the Lakewood Arts Council call the LAC at 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
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Graduation means letting go Nestled in the southeast corner of Colorado is Springfield, home to just 1,400 people. Highway 287 runs through the middle of the small town that has no stoplights and just a few restaurants. Springfield is also home to the Class 1A high school Longhorns. On Saturday, 27 Longhorns graduated high school, and my brother Kyle Thompson was one of them. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that my little brother graduated high school. Lately, tears have made an appearance more often than I’d like to admit. But that comes with the territory. Kyle is the youngest of four. The poor guy ended up with three older sisters, who sometimes act more like moms than siblings. But that’s because he was our baby too. It was an experience growing up with a brother who was 12 years younger than me. I quickly learned how to change diapers and attempt to handle a screaming child throwing a tantrum in the grocery store. At just 15 years old, that was a tough one. To say my patience was tested is an understatement. Kyle was a beautiful baby, with red curls and green eyes. Now, he’s 6-feet-3-inches, with broad shoulders and a strong jaw line.
He still has the red curls. Because of the age difference, I missed a lot of Kyle’s experiences. Springfield is about four-anda-half hours from my home, so daily connections with Kyle were tough. I Ashley Reimers would visit on the REFLECTIONS weekends, try to catch a basketball game or two of his, but I always left feeling like it wasn’t enough. Being OK with weekend trips was something I had to accept. I try to soak up every minute I have with Kyle, even if it’s just a quick moment as he heads out to meet his friends. Because let’s be honest, an 18-yearold’s idea of fun probably isn’t spending the day with his 30-year-old sister. Watching my little brother graduate high school is something I’ll never forget. Just like I’ll never forget the moment he was born, the
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Kyle Thompson, a 2015 Springfield High School graduate. Photo by Ashley Reimers time I caught him peeing in the front yard as a toddler, and how handsome he looked for his senior prom. I love Kyle unconditionally and will always be in his corner. I know he’s going to make mistakes during his path to adulthood, but that’s the beauty of life — you live and learn. I also know that however my baby brother decides to lead his life, he’ll do it with confidence, a smile and those adorable red curls.
Time to talk about tardiness I am, I am sad to admit, a chronically late person. I don’t know why, I always have been. I have never been the person who wanted to be the first person in the room, sitting in my chair with all my thoughts in order and all my things laid out before me in a neat and organized fashion. I’m much more comfortable with the energy of flying in at the last second (or later) and taking things from there. I do that with my recreation, too. Let’s just say I’m not the guy who has good practice routine at the golf course. Actually, I’m the guy whose friends tell me a tee time that’s anywhere from 15 to 40 minutes earlier than the real one, thinking then that I might get there in time to warm up. I was recently reading a Wall Street Journal article on chronic tardiness, and the article cited studies that explained chronic tardiness in a few different ways. One of these was the tendency to underestimate how long a task would take to complete, and another was that people who multitask tend to be late. Me? I think I’m the guy who is always multitasking, and somehow manages to underestimate how long all of the various tasks will take to complete. Yes, I have found a way to amplify my pliable relationship with time by spreading it out over many different tasks, thus multiplying my lateness in a way that makes a reggae singer seem obsessive compulsive. All kidding aside, I realize that this is not a good thing, and it drives my family crazy!
Sure, half the time when I’m trying to get one task done, it is actually they that are causing my multitasking by sharing snippets of their day, asking me to proofread stuff, solve their I.T. problems in the home, cook their dinners and take care of the dogs. But it’s Michael Alcorn okay — I think any parent who is supremely HITTING task oriented in a famHOME ily with small children is probably destined for a nervous breakdown, or a bunch of bad relationships. Because the emphasis is, or should be, on the relationships. And while tardiness can strain relationships, cold dismissiveness destroys them. A good relationship needs the flexibility to happen organically, and the great lie of “quality time” is that you can have quality without investing a certain amount of quantity. That is why I am skeptical of a new push in our schools to quantify down to the minute every use of our most inflexible resource: time. Nobody multitasks more than an elementary school teacher, and I sat through meetings this past week in which I was shown a strictly regimented schedule for every
classroom of an elementary school, even to the exclusion of some elements of curriculum. Now, I understand that this is par for the course for older grades; but, particularly with younger students, the most important thing a teacher builds is a relationship with a student. Only after that is built can the teacher effectively build knowledge, ambition, and self-confidence. Sometimes, teachers need more flexibility to capitalize on a moment that can change a child’s life. Children need, and unknowingly crave, accountability and structure. But what we are increasingly giving them is nothing more than mind-numbing testing and regiment. It is just another symptom of how far the pendulum has swung in the public schools. When what we really should be striving for is students with the ability to think creatively to face the challenges of a new millennium, we are distilling all of the creativity out of the system. Great teachers will continue to do great things, regardless of the resources they are given. But the students who work like I do, whose inspiration doesn’t always follow a clock, are getting shortchanged. And it would be terrible if that caused us to underestimate a child’s ability. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His second novel, “Enemies Unseen”, is available now at MichaelJAlcorn.com.
Family chores help make kids successful Families want children spending time on activities that lea to success. Doing family chores has been proven a predictor of success according to developmental psychology studies and it is cheap. Family To- Do Lists are trainers for responsibility, wise use time, and accountability. Decades of many studies of preschool into the 20’s show that To-Do children are CanDo adults—academically, emotionally, and professionally (Weissbourd, Rende, Rossman, and Madeline Levine). In studies of 10,000 high school children, personal happiness is not from high achievement but strong family relationships. For more activities for Can-Do children see www.grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot. com www.grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot. com and wnmufm.org/Learning through the Seasons.
Begin Early Young adults who begin chores at age 3 are more likely to have good relationships and a sense of family. How is this done? When children are small. Think small. A three year old can help put their dirty clothes
in the correct place, find spoons and place them LIFELONG on the table, and help pick up toys. Families LEARNING are training valuable and appreciated helpers. Their rewards are smiles, hugs, and praising words.
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Chores with a Smile One key is an adult helping with the chore. When children are young or doing a new job, adults can work along side, praise, and not expect perfection. Even young children can help dust with an old sock over their hand or dust mop under beds to find dust bunnies. Keep it simple and age appropriate. Young children can pick up little sticks and count their pile. Be careful with the language used. Thank children for being a “helper” rather than helping. It is important that children view themselves as one who pitches in, who helps the family, neighbors, and the community. Let’s do “our family chores,” not “your chores.” Avoid tying chores to punishment. Keep
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talk about To-Do Lists positive or at least neutral. If adults complain about sorting, washing clothes, folding, or doing the dishes so will children. Carry on conversations. One family puts cleaned clothing on a bed, and all gather around to fold and hang up their clothes. They discuss good things, successes, and things that could be better from the week. Take turns with jobs. Make a schedule. Everyone has a day to fill the dishwasher. Little ones pair up with older ones. Everyone takes their age from the table, adults last. Schedule chore times into the calendar right next to piano lessons and sports practice. Maintain consistency. Keep the allowance and chores separate. Often sit down together at the kitchen table, discuss, and make a master list together to make the family run smoothly. Start small and earn new levels of responsibility. Game it. They understand the concept. To build pro-famiy behavior like empathy, focus on chores that take care of the family rather than personal hygiene. That’s a different list.
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May 28, 2015
TWO BILLS SIGNED Rep. Brittany Pettersen speaks at a signing for two education bills on May 20. The signing, which was Pettersen’s first in her district, was an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of all involved in the bill passage. Photo by Clarke Reader
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Teachers union unprofessional
The Jeffco teachers union (JCEA) continues to disrupt education. The latest is their injunction against generous raises from the taxpayer while waiting for the union to start negotiating in good faith. Not only that, but the union demanded that the District rescind offers made to new teachers. The judge was not amused. Neither were professional educators, who were astounded. Dedicated teachers, those who are proud of their profession and confident of their skill, recognize that professionalism and membership in a collective such as JCEA are mutually exclusive. There can’t be loyalty to the employer or client simultaneously with loyalty to a militant, adversarial collective. In the medical profession, the doctor can’t stop caring for his patient because a union calls for a strike. In engineering the client is confident that the engineer’s structural designs are safe. Use of the suffix P.E. (Professional Engineer) behind his signature, without the hard-earned license, is a felony. No society or union can dictate his relationship with a client. That’s what professionalism is all about. The teacher’s employer is the taxpayer. The client is the student, although not according to the late president of the United Federation of Teachers, Albert Shanker, who famously said, “When school children start paying union dues, that’s when I’ll start representing the interests of school children.” We have an incredible teaching staff of professionals. They are the ones who know the difference between a profession and a routine, repetitive job, with duties dic-
SHE SNORES MORE THAN I DO, BUT I STILL LOVE MY HUMAN. — BANDIT adopted 11-26-09
tated by a collective. The Board of Education states that they are pleased to be recognized as having the authority to adopt a plan that rewards effective teachers. They look forward to productive discussions and bargaining with JCEA. Tom Graham, Arvada
School board travesty Last year my family graduated a 4th generation of Jeffco students; first Wheat Ridge and then Arvada West. During the almost 100 years of this history we have been so very proud of this legacy. Then came the right wing takeover of the school board. It has been continuous dissension and chaos since. The board’s blatant attempt to place a political agenda before the best interests of the students and their teachers has created unprecedented turmoil. I believe my 83 years of interest and involvement in our schools has given me the right to say I am outraged and saddened -- which is a vast understatement! This should be an urgent reminder to us that all elections are important. I know families are busy, but it is vitally important to be an involved and educated voter. I feel certain even many Republican affiliated voters are appalled by this politically motivated board that appears to have no regard for students or teachers. They have treated students’ input with disdain, vilified teachers, and alienated the community. What a travesty! Theo Davis, Arvada
OBITUARIES MALM
Wilmae “Bunny” Malm
anuary 30, 1930 - May 20, 2015
Bunny Malm passed away peacefully while sleeping on the morning of May 20th. She was born in Hebbardsville, Ohio but transplanted with her young family in 1955 to Lakewood, Colorado, a city she loved and dedicated her career and talents to for 50 plus years. She was a County and District Court Clerk for Jefferson County, a Jeffco Planning Commissioner, and served on numerous boards including Lakewood On Parade, the Lakewood Historical Society and Family Tree. She was honored by Congress for Outstanding service to the Lakewood Community and awarded the Medal of Merit by President Reagan. She was awarded Lakewood’s Business Woman of the Year 2011 for helping to lead
the West Colfax Renewal as President of the West Colfax Community Association, a position she held until 2014. She was owner and CEO of Direct Transfer, a transportation company in Denver. She loved reading, fishing, camping, bluegrass, puppies and the like, and a good debate. She was a loyal friend and a crazy-fun Mom and Grandma. Without a doubt her deepest love was that of family. She is survived by a
brother Tim (Lorene) Henthorne, sister Linda (Mont) Bennett, son Randy (Karen) Jones, daughter Annie (Brian) Burne, her husband’s children Mitchell, Robin and Rhonda Malm and beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hook ‘em Bunny! A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday June, 27th Open House 1-4 pm at 40 West Arts District 1560 Teller Street, Lakewood 80214. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in her memory to Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Camps http://noordinarycamps.org/ or Triangle Cross Ranch (a ranch for adults with developmental disabilities that her grandson attended) http://www. trianglecrossranch.org/.
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Frederick A. “Heinie” Foss Oct. 7, 1917 - May 21, 2015
Frederick A. “Heinie” Foss was born October 7, 1917 and passed away May 21, 2015. He was raised in Golden, Colorado and graduated from Golden High School in 1935. He was a pilot in World War II, stationed at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas, when he met W.A.S.P. pilot Barbara Fleming. They were married in Santa Monica, California in 1945. Heinie was a pharmacist and took over management of the little Foss Drug store when he returned from service in the Army Air Corps in 1945. Foss Drug was founded in 1913 by his parents, Henry and Dorothy Allen Foss. Under Heinie’s guidance, Foss Drug expanded into the well-known Foss General Store covering over 40,000 square feet on three floors. Heinie and Barbara owned a ranch adjacent to the north edge of Golden only 20 blocks from the drug store. They raised registered Polled Herefords
and Arabian horses. The Ranch was later developed into Mesa Meadows subdivision. Heinie Foss was known as “Mr. Golden” and he was very active in community affairs. He was past president of the Golden Kiwanis Club and belonged to the Golden Masonic Lodge for over fifty years. Heinie was on the board of the Chamber of Commerce for fourteen years, serving a term as president. He was serving on the Golden City Council when they formed the City Manager form of government. Heinie was a founder and liberal contributor to the Golden Civic Foundation and served as its first president. He was a substantial supporter of the Christian Action Guild and the Colorado School of Mines. He was an Honorary Alumni of Mines, received the Mines Medal, and was made an honorary Colonel in the R.O.T.C. at Mines. Heinie Foss was proud to be inducted into
the first Mines Athletic Hall of Fame. Heinie Foss is survived by his son, Patrick L. Foss, daughter Deidra Kahn, son-in-law Dr. John McInerney and eight grandchildren, Jaime Kahn, Sarah Labosky, Amaryllis Foss Kelly, Maura McInerney, Matthew McInerny, Peter McInerney, Susie McInerney, and Johnny McInerney, and two greatgrandchildren, Jazz Buchla and Andrew Labosky. Frederick A. “Heinie” Foss was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Foss and daughter Pamela Foss McInerney. Memorial Service 1:00 PM Friday, May 29, 2015 at the American Mountaineering Center 710 10th Street Golden, CO in lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at Key Bank 1222 Arapahoe St. Golden, CO 80401 in Heinie’s name. Sign the guest book at www.foothillsfuneral.com
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May 28, 2015
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Hometown crowd just what I need
’Tis the season for summer concerts By Clarke Reader
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ummer in Colorado means it’s time to head outdoors, and not just for activities like biking and hiking. The state’s night sky is one of the
best concert ceilings a person could ask for, and there are plenty of venues that offer great views and sounds for the season. “Outside venues just offer a different concert experience,” said Lindsay Taylor, associate marketing director with Swallow Hill Music. “Colorado summers are so beautiful, you have a hard time convincing people to come inside.”
LAKEWOOD — SOUNDS EXCITING! SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
GOLDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL
“This is going to be a great summer if you love to dance,” said Meghan Ruble, marketing and promotions coordinator with Lakewood’s community resources department. “We try to present a series that is going to appeal to people who just enjoy great music.” WHERE: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater, 801 S. Yarrow St. LINEUP: June 24 — Rebecca Frazier with Hit and Run (hot pickin’ bluegrass) July 1 — The Hazel Miller Band (Lakewood’s rhythm and blues favorite) July 8 — Creole Stomp (high-energy Creole and zydeco) July 15 — Sam Lee (American rock and soul ) July 22 — Southern Drawl Band (Country rock with attitude) July 29 — Ginga (Brazilian dance party) TIMES: All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. COST: Season ticket packages (through June 1) — $27 Individual concerts — $4-$8 TICKETS: Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway; Lakewood Heritage Center Visitor Center, 801 S. Yarrow St.; 303-987-7845; or visit www.Lakewood.org/SummerConcerts
WHERE: Clear Creek History Park, 11th & Arapahoe streets LINEUP: June 12 — Groundscore, Ragged Union, Long Road Home June 13 — Blue Canyon Boys, Chain Station, Adam Kinghorn Quartet June 14 — Westside Flyers, Dr. Harlan’s Amazing Bluegrass Tonic, Monocle Band, Thunder and Rain TIMES: June 12 — 6-9:30 p.m. June 13 — 6-9:30 p.m. June 14 — 10:20 a.m.-2:30 p.m. COST: Season ticket packages (through June 1) — $27 Single-day advance tickets — $15 Single-day gate tickets — $20 Single-day member tickets — $10 Three-day passes — $30 Age 12 and younger — free TICKETS: Visit www.goldenhistory.org/learn-do/golden-music-festival.
ARVADA — SUMMER STAGE CONCERT SERIES AT THE ARVADA CENTER “We have a wide variety of artists from a wide variety of genres since it went so well for us last year,” said Lindsay Taylor, associate marketing director with Swallow Hill — the company that presents the concerts. “Last year we had a bit of a jazz edge, so this year we’re trying more pop/rock, but still feature everything from children’s to folk and bluegrass.” WHERE: Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. LINEUP: May 24 — The Waterboys, Connor Kennedy, Minstrel June 18 — Steep Canyon Ranger, Willie Watson June 20 and 21 — Wonderbound presents Boom-
town and Chimney Choir June 27 — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy July 2 — Toad the Wet Sprocket, Smash Mouth, Tonic July 9 — Jonny Lang July 10 — Colorado Symphony presents Mozart Under Moonlight July 11 — Laurie Berkner July 16 — Sweet Harmony Soul featuring Mavis Staples, Patty Griffin and Amy Helm July 24 — Time for Three, SHEL July 25 — Asleep At The Wheel, Kat Edmonson July 30 — Los Lobos Aug. 7 — Colorado Symphony presents Boston Pops
NORTHGLENN — DANCE PARTY THROUGH THE AGES WHERE: E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park LINEUP: July 1 — The Modniks (British invasion, California sounds and Motown) July 4 — Soul X (Top 40, dance party mix along with R&B, Motown, ‘80s, ‘90s, rock, Latin, and country) July 8 — Boogie Machine (‘70s disco, funk and rock) July 22 — Chadzilla and the Asteroids (songs of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s) July 29 — The JV3 (songs of the ‘80s to today) Aug. 5 — The Ricardo Pena Band (mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms with elements of rock and blues) Aug. 12 — Thumpin’ (five decades of funk, soul, and R&B) TIMES: All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. COST: Free TICKETS: Visit www.northglenn.org/summerconcerts
Tribute Aug. 14 — Rhiannon Giddens Aug. 22 — Colorado Ballet Aug. 29 — Denver Brass Sept. 3 — Los Lonely Boys Sept. 11 — David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Jeff Austin Band TIMES: All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. COST: Prices vary per concert TICKETS: Arvada Center Box Office, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 720-898-7200, or visit www. summeratthecenter.com
WHEAT RIDGE — PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK WHERE: Anderson Park, 4355 Field St. LINEUP: Children’s performances June 24 — Magic Rob (magic, fun comedy and live animals) July 1 — Mr. Shine Music (rock on the wild side for kids and families) July 8 — Hunk Ta-Bunk-Ta Music by Katherine Dines (award winning sing and do-along music) July 15 — Helen Trencher (stories, songs and rhythms for children) July 22 — Beth Epley (silly songs) July 29 — Jim Jackson, A One Clown Circus (magic, juggling, puppetry and circus) Aug. 5 — Anya Jane & The Music Train (a music journey) Family evening performances June 24 — Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams
(honky-tonk and Western swing) July 1 — Raising Cain (variety cover band featuring pop, rock, ‘80s, classic rock and country hits) July 8 — Dixieland Jazz (Dixieland jazz) July 15 — Dutch Hop Music Makers (polka and Dutch music) July 22 — Skean Dubh (acoustic Scottish/ Celtic music) July 29 — Phat Daddy (contemporary and old-school dance music) Aug. 5 — Hot Tomatoes (big band swing) TIMES: All children’s concerts go from 10 to 10:45 a.m. All family concerts go from 6:30 to 8 p.m. COST: Free TICKETS: www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/845/ Special-Events
Yes, I have interviewed national celebrities including Oprah and Richard Simmons during my many years as a journalist. But nothing thrills me more than to be recognized by our local notables. So the May 20 cocktail reception for the Jack A. Vickers Invitational Golf Tournament, a benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, was a fame fun fest for me. I loved reconnecting with Hall-of-Famer Broncos QB John Elway and his wife, Paige, who dished with me about being on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” with my favorite talk-show host Andy Cohen. Paige confessed to following most of the “Housewives” franchises (I am obsessed), and I urged her to add “The Shahs of Sunset” to her playlist. I also sidled up to former Broncos QB Brian Griese, who doesn’t age, and retired NBA great Chauncey Billups, who asked me where I have been. Really? Don’t ask me what I said because I was overwhelmed that he even knew who Penny Parker I was! AndrisenMILE HIGH Morton menswear LIFE spokesmodel Craig Andrisen started the live auction by commenting on the inclement weather, “This is the first annual Jack Vickers snowball fight. Next year we are going to Vail.” Billups took a turn at the mic. “Thanks to Mr. Vickers for supporting my neighborhood. Give what you can because it’s going to good people. I remember going to the rec center every day of my life.” The hearty partiers hit the Castle Pines links the next morning. Bless their frozen selves.
Steuben’s coming to Arvada
Josh Wolkon, the Denver-centric restaurateur who has brought this town Vesta Dipping Grill, Steuben’s and Ace, is branching out to the ‘burbs with a second outpost of Steuben’s in Olde Town Arvada, according to a story on Eater Denver’s website. Wolkon, who opened the diner/comfort food concept in Uptown nine years ago, said that the reception he received from the Arvada Office of Economic Development encouraged him to venture outside the comfort of Denver’s city limits. That and the fact that he could purchase the real estate in a former Gunther Toody’s space at 7355 Ralston Road. The Steuben’s sequel will take its culinary direction from chef Brandon Beiderman. “We see a lot of guests Uptown from the Arvada direction, so the concept is clearly a good fit for the demographic,” Wolkon told Eater Denver. ”The Arvada Office of Economic Development has been instrumental in attracting us to Arvada. They have been great to work with and are very proactive throughout this process.” The new Steuben’s is slated to open late this year. See the whole story at www. denver.eater.com/2015/5/15/8611627/ steubens-olde-town-arvada.
Ground broken for Z Block
Ground was broken in May for Z Block, on Wazee Street between 18th and 19th streets, a hotel and retail/restaurant project being built by McWhinney, a Coloradobased real estate investment, management and development company. McWhinney has joined with former Union Station partner Sage Hospitality, together with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank and longtime property owner Grand American, to redevelop Denver’s historic Windsor Dairy Block. Slated to open in the fall of 2016, Z Block features McWhinney Real Estate Services as the managing partner, Sage Parker continues on Page 11
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Hospitality as the hotel manager and operator, and NKGF as the project’s office and marketing partner. “Z Block is an outstanding project that will make the entire state proud,” said Chad McWhinney, CEO and co-founder at McWhinney. “By further revitalizing LoDo, Colorado is increasingly attractive to new business, workforce and tourism.” For additional information, visit www. zblocklodo.com.
‘Price is Right’ — in Denver
Ready to test your shopping savvy? Tickets went on sale May 22 for “The Price Is Right Live!” at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St. Reserved tickets are $39.50 to $49.50 plus service charges, and available online at www.axs.com. To charge tickets by phone, call 1-888-929-7849. Playing to sold out audiences for nearly nine years, “The Price Is Right Live!” has given away more than $10 million in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets.
Downtown Denver’s best honored
On May 21, the Downtown Denver Partnership presented seven awards for people, places and businesses driving progress toward an economically healthy and vital downtown at the 54th Annual Downtown Denver Awards Dinner. Awards were presented to: • Denver Public Library 125th Anniversary • Mile High United Way Morgridge Center for Community Change • Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel • Emily Griffith Campus and Downtown Denver Expeditionary School • Stout Street Health Center and Renaissance Stout Street Lofts • Regional Transportation District’s Free MetroRide • Denver Union Station “We are grateful for the opportunity to pause each year to celebrate the excellent achievements that advance us toward our vision of a world-class center city,” said Tami Door, president and CEO of the Downtown Denver Partnership. “This year’s winners are city builders who have made Denver stronger, and they are instrumental in establishing Downtown as the economic engine that drives the city, state and region.”
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June 13 – Aug. 30: Ansel Adams Masterworks at Foothills Art Center. www.foothillsartcenter. org. *June 17 from 4p—6p: DMA Field Trip to Century 21 Golden West. 1299 Washington Ave. *June 18 from 7:30a – 8:30a: Golden YPs Professional Development Breakfast. Café 13. *June 19: from 5:30p – 8:30p: Chamber 95th Anniversary Wine Tasting Event. Food, wine, beer, silent auction and live music. Red Rocks Country Club. 16235 W Belleview Ave. Morrison. $45 pre-sale and $50 at the door. Part of the proceeds benefit the Golden Chamber Scholarship Fund. Tickets at GoldenCOchamber.org. June 19 from 6p to 6a on June 20: American Cancer Relay for Life at Red Rocks Community College. www.Cancer.org. June 20: Wild West Day at the Colorado Railroad Museum *June 21 from 4p – 6p: DMA Field Trip to Century 21 Golden West. 1299 Washington Ave. June 21: Golden Grand Fondo (bike race with 800 riders) Washington closed minimally around 7a – 7:45a. June 24 from 9a – 10a: Ribbon Cutting and Celebration for Centura’s Golden Neighborhood Health Center.750 Warner Drive. Golden. Tours and refreshments! *June 25 from 11:30a – 12:45p: Workshop: Silence is NOT Golden – Public Relations Where the West Lives! Put your Golden business on the map. Attend this public relations workshop by accredited PR practitioner Deborah Deal-Blackwell of the IX Power Foundation to jump start your image and visibility for greater business success. $10 members/$15 non-members. Bring your own lunch. Drinks provided. RSVP by June 23rd to Jayne Byl at jayne@goldenCOchamber. org or call 303.279.3113. June 30 from 5:30p – 7p: Golden Family Friendly Bicycle Cruise. Theme: Tie Die. *July 3 from 5p—9p: Street Fair. On Washington from 12th to 13th. Streets close at 2p. July 4: Lions Club July 4th Celebration. Lions Park. July 4: Golden Super Cruise *July 7 from 2p – 3p: South Golden Merchants Meeting. Pizza Hut. 17540 S Golden Road. Free breadsticks and great information! *July 7 from 5p – 7p: Golden YPs Drinks Right After Work (D.R.A.W.) See GoldenChamberYP. org for details. NEW *July 8 from 7:15a – 8:45a: Golden Chamber Monthly Meeting. Speakers, networking & more. Briarwood Inn. 1630 Eighth Street. July 9-12: Southwest Estate and Old Pawn Jewelry Show. Hundreds of one-of-a-kind designs. Lucky Star Ranch. luckystar-ranch.com. 700 Twelfth Street. July 14: Miners Alley Playhouse opens Pump Boys and Dinettes. www.minersalley.com. *July 15 from 9a—11a: CSM Chamber DMA Field Trip and Tour. *July 15 from 5p – 8p: Buffalo Bill Days and Chamber Mixer. Buffalo Rose. *July 16 from 7:30a – 8:30a: Golden YPs Professional Development Breakfast. Café 13. July 18 from 10a – 4p: Dinosaur Express Train. Colorado Railroad Museum. 17155 W. 44th Avenue. *July 21 from 7:30a – 8:45a: Downtown Merchants Association. Buffalo Rose. Free coffee. Great information! July 23 – 26: Buffalo Bill Days. Parfet & Lions Parks. www.buffalobilldays.com. July 23 from 6p – 10p: MOPAR Party. Downtown Golden. Streets close at 2p. July 28 from 5:30p – 7p: Golden Family Friendly Bicycle Cruise. Theme: Luau.
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After an extremely successful event in 2014, Lakewood is hosting its second annual free Older Adult Wellness Fair at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St., from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 29. For more information, contact Polly Zimmerman at 303-987-4807 or polzim@ lakewood.org. Point 1: Variety of vendors — According to Kim Palmer, with the city’s marketing department, more than 70 vendors (nearly double last year’s tally) will be on hand to answer questions and speak to visitors.
There will be representatives from adaptive equipment companies, home health organizations, transportation services, handyman businesses, lawyers and independent and assisted living organizations. Point 2: Sample classes — Attendees will have the opportunity to try out fitness demonstrations in a variety of classes, from Qigong to Zumba Gold and SilverSneakers to Pickleball. There will also be personal trainers on hand to answer questions. Visitors can get free massages and health screenings as well, Palmer said. Point 3: Open to all — This year’s event isn’t just open to Lakewood residents, nor is it only open to the aged. Residents from all over West Jeffco are encouraged to check out the available resources, Palmer said, and family members should feel free to attend with their elders. “We have everything you need to be able to age comfortably in Lakewood,” she said.
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During the most recent negotiations meeting between the teachers union and Jeffco Schools bargaining teams, new teacher compensation was discussed for three hours, but nothing was decided. “We can talk about it, but I think we’ve been pretty clear that the new-hire question needs to be settled in the context of a larger compensation package,” said Lisa Elliott, executive director of the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA). The conversation, initiated after a judge placed an injunction on the approved hiring plan on May 12, was held in hopes of reaching an agreement about new hires so the district may fill hundreds of vacancies. At the beginning of the meeting, JCEA presented a new compensation model for hiring teachers. It emphasized rewards for effective educators, advanced degrees, leadership roles outside of the classroom, and hard-to-fill positions and locations. A point system, the model moves teachers through three levels throughout their careers; those evaluated as effective or highly effective would receive an annual increase and additional points to be used toward further compensation raises. For the district, the issue of hiring new teachers at a higher salary than veteran educators is not a new one, rather something that has existed under an old system for some time. Amy Weber, Jeffco’s director of human resources, said she didn’t understand why the two should use a points system when the plan already based pay off of evaluations and that the issue is detrimental to the district, which is at the peak point in the hiring season. “It’s frustrating for me. I feel like we keep bringing proposals back and we’re not hearing anything specific in exchange, and it’s frustrating ... We’ll do what we have to do to try and address this problem, ” she said. “It’s holding the district hostage during the hiring season, and that’s unfortunate.”
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Jefferson County’s young adults, ages 14-21, are invited to attend the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt’s job fair 2-4 p.m. June 2 at Peak Community and Wellness Center, 6612 South Ward Street in Littleton. The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt is a program designed to support youth with summer employment opportunities and services. Online registration can be done at www.connectingcolorado.com. Additional questions may be directed to the American Job Center Youth Services team at youthservices@jeffco.usa or 303-271-4613.
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Jefferson County’s 2015 Slash Collection Program runs May 30 through Oct. 4 this year. The program offers 26 collection dates at different locations throughout Jefferson County. Slash is considered tree debris, such as limbs and pine needles. Pine needles and bark must be bagged, as loose loads will not be accepted. Tree limbs should be less than 8 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter. Items that will not be accepted are commercial refuse, construction materials, household trash, tree stumps, metal, rocks and grass clippings. All processed material will be hauled to compost yards for further re-use of the material. One load is considered a full truck bed to the height of the truck cab, or a trailer up to 8 feet by 4 feet. Larger loads will be charged as more than one load. Cost is $20 per load, and credit cards are the only method of payment accepted. To find out which dates the slash program will be at each location, visit www.jeffco.us/slash.
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Jean Jackson, 89, stands amid Jefferson County commissioners and representatives from the Jefferson County Council on Aging as she accepts her award as a 2015 Senior Hero honoree. The Senior Heroes awards ceremony was held May 21 at the Mountain Vista Retirement Community in Wheat Ridge. CBS 4 meteorologist Dave Aguilar returned as the master of ceremonies, helping to recognize seniors in the county who make a difference. Jackson’s fellow honorees were Eileen and Lauren Alter, Ken Carlson, Bruce Thoms, Linette-Jean Gauer, Ann Heine, Patricia Ogden, Betty Pelly, and William Radunz. Gov. John Hickenloper was honored as the elected official of the year for his support and continued funding of senior services statewide. Photo by Glenn Wallace
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THEATER/SHOWS COMMUNITY DINNER THEATER COLORADO ACTS presents “Murder at the Formica Dinette” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May
29-30, at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Josie, the waitress, has been busy slinging hash to all the regulars while they await the arrival of a hurricane. Then a tall stranger arrives and changes everything. Only one person knows who he is, and she isn’t telling. As the storm is brewing outside, murder is on someone’s mind inside the Formica Dinette. Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org.
game against Arvada Fire, Monday, July 6; Regional Tournament, July 13-19, Long Lake Park. Contact info@arvadacolts.com for details and to sign up as a host family.
OPEN ALL-BREED SHOW A RISING Star Equestrian Center, 9470 Indiana St., Arvada, plans ARS (A Rising Star) open all-breed shows Sundays, May 31, July 26, and Oct. 25 (Halloweeen show). Indoor and outdoor arenas will be used, with room for warm-up. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. Classes start at 9 a.m. For information and entry forms, contact 303-431-4675, www.ARisingStarEqCenter.com/horseshows, or rjbeyer08@aol.com. REPUBLICAN MEN’S CLUB JEFFERSON COUNTY Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, are invited. The club’s featured speakers are Peter Homburger, “My Travels from Hitler to Obama,” on Monday, June 1; Jeff Shrader, Jefferson County Sheriff, Monday, June 8; Pete Weir, Jefferson County District Attorney, “Evil, Courage and Hope,” Monday, June 15. Contact Fred Holden, club president, at 303-421-7619. MONDAY NIGHT TALKS TRAINING WITH Grace presents free Monday Night Talks on various dog training topics. Attendees should bring note-taking materials and questions. Talks are free, and donations for Favor’s Project are accepted. Some talks have openings for dogs; those whose dogs participate are asked to make a donation to the Grace Fund. Talks are 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Training With Grace, 9100 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Go to www.TrainingWithGrace.com or call 303-238-3647. Upcoming dates and topics: Monday, June 1, Body language; Monday, June 8, Puppies, puppies, puppies; Monday, June 15, Polite leash walking; Monday, June 22, Fluffy come!
ELEMENTS: WHAT BINDS OUR WORLD TOGETHER ILUMINAR AERIAL’S student companies take to the stage to use their aerial acrobatics skills to portray a wide range of elements that bring this world and the people in it together. The youth performance company’s students range in age from 8-17, and their hard work and dedication to the aerial arts will be on display along with the professional company interns and the adult student company. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Go to www. iluminaraerial.com/events. PASSION FOR GLASS EXHIBIT FOOTHILLS ART Center, 809 15th St., Golden, presents “Passion for Glass: Art Glass from Colorado Collections” through Sunday, May 31. Exhibit features about 100 works by American, European, Australian and Japanese glass artists from seven Colorado private glass collections. Exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Go to http://foothillsartcenter.org/ fac/portfolio/main-gallery/
TEA AND TREASURES ‘BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS’ MINERS ALLEY Playhouse presents “Brighton Beach Memoirs” through Sunday, June 28 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, June 28. Tickets available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com. SUMMER CLASSES, CAMPS REGISTRATION IS now open for Colorado ACTS Theater summer classes and camps. Upcoming
are a friends and family musical production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! along with summer week-long camps including Young King Arthur, Happy Birthday of America! Stories of Patriots, Beauty & the Beast, the Frozen Tale of the North, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shining Stars Camp for Differently Abled Students. Community classes include Hamlet, group guitar lessons and tap dance. Register for all classes and camps at www.coloradoacts.org. Classes take place at Colorado ACTS Theater, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge.
MUSIC/CONCERT DENVER POPS ORCHESTRA OPENINGS AUDITIONS FOR several positions in the Denver Pops Orchestra will be Wednesday, June 3. Open positions include concertmaster (paid position), principal horn, 2nd bassoon, and section viola, cello, bass and percussion. Contact denverpopsorchestra@yahoo.com for details. Denver Pops consists of members who volunteer their time and talents as musicians and board members, representing a wide range of ages and vocations. Come experience high performance standards, a relaxed atmosphere, and fun music. Go to www.denverpopsorchestra.org. ART/FILM THE ART OF JOHN LENNON ARTWORK BY John Lennon will be on display and available for purchase from Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, at Fascination St. Fine Art, 315 Detroit St., Denver. Collection curator Lynne Clifford, a noted authority on the works of John Lennon, will be available 6-9 p.m. June 5, and noon to 5 p.m. June 6-7. She will speak on the works and provide insight into the history and stories behind the artwork. Go to www.fascinationstart.com. RSVP required at info@fascinationst.com or 303-333-1566. SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST EXHIBIT
WHERE TO START TO LOVE YOUR HEART TAKING CARE of your heart does not have to be complicated. Start by uncovering some common heart care myths, then begin your journey toward heart health with three dietary strategies and three supplements that will pump up your heart health. Program is 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers. com/mt. IN TUNE WITH YOUR HEALTH LEARN HOW and why tuning forks are an effective healing modality, and why they are an important part of a first responder’s tool kit at the Friday, June 5, HeartPULSE program “In Tune with your Health: Sound Healing with Tuning Forks.” HeartPULSE meets every first Friday to help guests gain new understandings about health, wholeness and healing options. Each session includes an informational presentation, energy exercises/practices and meditations. Meetings run 7-9 p.m. at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. For information and cost, e-mail heartpulse@att.net. ALPINE CHORALE CONCERT THE ALPINE Chorale and special guests the Highland Ramblers from Northwest Denver present songs that convey the spirit and soul of “America‘s Heartland,” from the poetry of Robert Frost to the ballads of the Sons of the Pioneers to boot-stomping bluegrass. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 11500 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood.
SPECIAL EFFECTS artist Sonya Shannon will have an exhibit that features 13 original prints, including a triptych, through Sunday, July 26. The digital art on display is created using photos, hand-painting and up to 100 layers in each work. Shannon did special effects on “Star Trek II: The Search for Spock.” Her work has appeared at the Guggenheim Museum, the Times Square Jumbotron and Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. The exhibit is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Contact sonya@ sonyashannon.com or www.sonya-shannon.com.
LEAVES OF HOPE CELEBRATION THE ANNUAL Leaves of Hope 5K/10K Run/Walk and Cancer Survivors Day celebration is Sunday, June 7 on the Lutheran Medical Center campus. Go to www.leavesofhope.org. Event includes a survivor’s breakfast, dog- and stroller-friendly 5K, 10K and 1-mile run/walks, free kids dash, a health and safety expo and more than 40 vendors. Also included are top finishers, special survivors events and gifts, and live entertainment from Denver favorites Chris Daniels and the Kings. Register at https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=13553154&int=29-110-1 GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPEN WEST WOODS Men’s Club of Arvada is recruiting members for the 2015 golf season. This year the club will have 13 tournaments including a club championship, match play and a Ryder Cup style event with Calcutta. Membership includes CGA handicap, year-end banquet and the chance to compete against golfers of similar ability on a top-notch course. The initiation fee is being waived for the 2015 season so now is the time to join one of the best men’s golf clubs in the state. Go to www.WestWoodsMensClub.com for information or to download an application. GARDENS NEEDED FOR TOUR THE LAKEWOOD Arts Council needs gardens/yards to be considered for its 2015 garden tour on Saturday, June 27. The council is a nonprofit community arts group serving Jefferson County. The garden tour is one of its annual fundraising events. Sites should be in the west metro area such as Lakewood, Golden, Morrison or Wheat Ridge. Contact the arts council now through June at 303980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org to provide your name and contact information. HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR CATS CAT CARE Society will teach cat owners how to assess potential pain in their felines, determine appropriate pain management techniques, and find resources for helping cats feel younger. The free monthly Physical Therapy for Cats seminar runs 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, at 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. Seating is limited; RSVP at 303-239-9680 or FrontDesk@CatCareSociety. org. Go to www.catcaresociety.org.
EVENTS LIVING LANDMARKS DINNER GOLDEN LANDMARKS Association plans its Living Landmarks Dinner 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 29, in the Canyon Room at Mount Vernon Country Club, Golden. The event recognizes individuals or organizations whose actions have had a positive impact on Golden and the greater community. This year’s honorees are Charlie and Janine Sturdavant, Carole Lomond, Mike Bestor and the Golden Civic Foundation. For information, or to purchase tickets, contact gold@goldenlandmarks.com or 303-279-1236. Tickets also available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/golden-landmarksassociation-14th-annual-living-landmarks-dinner-and-silent-auction-tickets-16244617087. CHURCH YARD SALE GLENNON HEIGHTS Mennonite Church plans its fifth annual yard sale Saturday, May 30, at 11480 W. Virginia Ave., Lakewood. Sale runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, and all proceeds will go toward the replacement of the church building roof. Hundreds of bargains on furniture, household items, plants, books and children’s items. Baked goods, breakfast burritos and hotdogs will be available for purchase. Call 303-985-3606 or go to www.glennonheightsmenno.org for details. Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1397912000529592/. DROP AND SHOP YARD SALE
TAI CHI CLASSES JOIN US in the beautiful setting of the gardens and lake at Majestic View Nature Center0 for tai chi, adapted from the Sun form, which means it is slow, easy flowing and centering. Classes take place on Mondays, from June 1 to July 13 (no class June 8). Beginning tai chi is 6:15-7:15 p.m.; continuing tai chi is 5-6 p.m. Bring water, wear comfortable clothes and dress for the weather. Inside area is available if needed. Led by Patricia Douglas. Majestic View is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Call 720-898-7405. FEED YOUR BRAIN
DROP OFF gently used household items, clothing and sports equipment for the Boy Scout Troop 166 drop and shop yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1985 Miller St., Lakewood. Proceeds from the sale fund camping and equipment costs for the troop. Cub Scout Troop 166 will sell hotdogs and sodas. Unsold items are donated to ARC to help support its programs. We cannot accept mattresses, anything with a liquid fuel motor, computer equipment, televisions or building materials.
IS YOUR brain starved for better nutrition? Do you find it hard to concentrate or focus? Do you feel irritable or moody for no discernible reason? Are you absentminded or suffer from periodic brain fog? Learn the secrets of a better brain at any age. Program is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Natural Grocers, Lakewood-Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.
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p.m. Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road. Clothes, jewelry, household items, small appliances, tools, books, artwork, toys, furniture, homemade baked goods and more. Lunch will be available. Call Phoebe or Neil at 303-277-1742.
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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE Auxiliary of Denver presents Tea and Treasures at Tablescapes 2015, a fundraiser for the benefit of children and seniors. Event includes an amateur table setting competition, a delectable tea, boutique shopping, and garden and herb plants for sale. Event is at the Historic Bosworth House, Denver Landmark 73. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, at 1400 Josephine St., Denver. Call 303-695-1426 for information and reservations. Go to www.denver.assistanceleague.org.
ARVADA COLTS is looking for host families in the Denver Metro area for the summer 2015. Players with the baseball team would stay with families from Memorial Day through Aug. 5. The Colts’ schedule for this summer includes: meet and greet barbecue, Saturday, May 30, First Choice ER; youth game, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1-4, Pioneer Park; opening night, 7 p.m., Friday, June 5, Long Lake Park; golf tournament, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, Applewood Golf Course; Colts softball
COLORADO DEPARTMENT of Revenue offers Colorado sales tax law fundamentals 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 29, in Lakewood. Registration is required. Details can be found at dortaxtraining.com; click on “Register for a Free Tax Class” and follow the registration prompts. Workshop is for Colorado businesses and tax preparers who consult with Colorado sales tax clients. Essential instruction is provided on Colorado’s multiple jurisdictions, hands-on tax rate verification, deliveries, important Taxation resources, Revenue Online services, state sales tax terminology, Colorado Sales Tax License compliance and specific taxation factors. The class is an introduction for individuals with no prior sales tax knowledge or a refresher course on the basics of Colorado sales tax law. Continuing Professional Education credits and training materials are available.
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Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
Garage Sales Saturday, May 30 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come out to find that special treasure or fantastic deal on the things you have been looking for. Items include: • Desks • Bookshelves • TV stands • Phones • Temporary walls • Much, much more! This sale will be held in the Great Hall of the Liniger Building at CU South Denver. 10035 Peoria St. Parker, CO 80134. Near Park Meadows Mall, one mile east of I-25 along Lincoln Ave. We will accept cash, checks or credit cards. Tax will be charged on all items. Must carry out items on May 30, after the purchase is made. Call 303-649-4021 with questions or for more information. Sporting Equipment, Junior Set of Golf Clubs, Coach Purses, High End Clothing, Items of all Kinds from Dallas June 4th - 7th 9am-5pm 9862 West Kentucky Drive Just off of Kipling in Lakewood
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Community Subdivision Fri & Sat, June 5th & 6th 8am-3pm Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event Major cross streets into Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Parker Road., Parker 80134 Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information. Huge Community Garage Sale Seller's Galore! Bargain Hunters Paradise Quail Valley Sub Division 144th & York St. Fri. May 29th & Sat. May 30th 8am -5pm Moving Sale Saturday May 30th 9am-3pm 7963 Eaton Street Arvada 80003 Queen Sofa Sleeper with Matching Chair and Ottoman Other Furniture and Household Items Moving/Garage Sale Friday & Saturday May 29th & 30th 9am-4pm Misc. Household, Garage, Furniture 6562 Owens Court Arvada (64th & Oak) Multi Family Garage Sale Decorative Tea Pots, Vintage Barbie Stuff, Glassware, Bags 10099 Oak Street, Westminster Friday May 29th Saturedy May 30th 8am-4pm NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE IN THE KNOLLS E Geddes Ave & S Colorado Blvd 50+ Homes! Maps Available Fri & Sat, June 5 & 6 SAVE THE DATE!
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Mountain Vista’s Mallory Pugh (9) scored a pair of goals in her team’s 4-1 league victory over ThunderRidge on April 28. ThunderRidge’s Kaley Tucker makes an effort to stop Pugh on this play. Photo by Jim Benton
Colorado soccer star nets surprise honor Olympic champ Chastain presents Pugh with national award By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Mallory Pugh was stymied for probably the only time this spring when she was asked what she was going to do for an encore. The 17-year-old Mountain Vista junior was surprised while in class May 21 by her teammates, family and former U.S. gold medal Olympian and World Cup champion player Brandi Chastain, who presented Pugh with the Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award. Pugh has the talent to keep improving at the high school level and as a member of the U.S. Under 20 national team. Along with 11 other national winners, Pugh has been invited to Los Angeles in July, when she could receive an encore as Gatorade’s overall national Female Athlete of the Year. She and her family will also walk down the red carpet at the ESPY awards, which follows the Gatorade national ceremony.
The Gatorade winners are selected on the basis of athletic achievement, academic excellence and exemplary character. Pugh is, as Heritage coach Adam Buseck told Gatorade, “The best player in high school soccer I’ve ever seen.” She has a 3.68 grade point average, and she has volunteered as part of initiatives that help pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital. She has also spent time aiding Panther Pantry, which serves needy Douglas County families, and with Tennyson Center for Children. Pugh joins two other Colorado girls who have been honored with the National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award. Green
Mountain’s Aleisha Cramer-Rose won in 2000, and Mary McDowell of Wheat Ridge earned the distinction in 2001. “I was surprised,” said Pugh who has committed to play at UCLA. “Someone walked into class, I looked and all my teammates were there. I saw my parents, and I said, ‘What is going on?’ Then Brandi came with the trophy, and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ “I’m thankful and really honored. I know I could not have done it without my teammates, my family and my coaches,” Pugh added. “It’s a team award because they push me every day to get better. I can’t thank them enough for the friendships we’ve built and the support they give me. It’s off the charts.” Because of her national team commitments, Pugh played in 10 of Mountain Vista’s 19 games this season, but had a big impact on those games. She scored 24 goals and had 12 assists. Over the past three seasons, Mountain Vista is 32-0 in games in which Pugh has played. Mountain Vista coach Theresa Echtermeyer praised Pugh for her dedication, humility, ability to make people laugh, and being a role model. She also couldn’t say enough about her as a player. “They call soccer the beautiful game, well Mallory takes a beautiful game to the
next level,” said Echtermeyer. “Watching her play is not only beautiful it is magical. “She can take over a game in an instant, she can beat three or four defenders and take the ball to the line, shoot and deliver a perfect serve to whoever is in the box. She wants the toughest challenges because she knows in the end that those challenges make her better.” Chastain was edgy walking into the history class to surprise Pugh, but later lauded her talents. “I’ve been to many awards ceremonies, and I’ve been ask to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium, but I was more nervous to present this award to Mallory because it’s very special, very unique and you want to get it right,” she said. “I wanted to surprise her in a way so she would remember the moment. “Mallory has a lot of great qualities. She has great agility, she has great quickness, she’s a game changer and at any minute she can break a game wide open and not many players can do that. The most impressive thing about Mallory is she has a change of pace that is surprising yet at the same time she does this explosive movement she also has this composure to do the job in each moment. She’s very unique and very mature for her age.”
double from Chase Upson, and RBI singles from Cole Shetterly and Harrison Trafas. Reigning Class 4A Player of the Year Josh Ramirez went the distance on the mound, striking out five to take the win. D’Evelyn 5, Wheat Ridge 0 - After a win over Windsor in the morning game,
D’Evelyn needed a second win over Wheat Ridge to stay alive at the Class 4A baseball championship on May 21. Grant Witherspoon delivered the win to D’Evelyn as he tossed a complete game, two-hit shutout for the Jaguars. Wheat Ridge sees its season end with back-to-back losses in the cham-
pionship tournament and finishes with a 19-5 record, matching last season’s record. D’Evelyn 2, Windsor 0 - D’Evelyn rebounded from a loss to open the Class 4A baseball championship with a shutout win over Windsor to keep the Jaguars’ season alive on May 21.
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May showers bring spring-sports headaches Soggy weather creates havoc for schedules By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com All the rain that has made grass all over the state a dark green has caused havoc for the Colorado High School Activities Association in trying to get the spring sports state championships completed. The 5A girls state golf tournament at the Olde Course in Loveland was cut from 36 holes to 18, since the course was only playable for the first round on May 18. Both rounds of the Class 4A tournament at the River Valley course in Carbondale were played despite damp conditions. “With the weather, the girls left some shots out there that they normally wouldn’t,” said Rock Canyon coach Dave Vahling, whose team was second in the oneday Class 5A event. “The second day they could have improved. I would have liked to have seen better weather so we could have played under better conditions, because that brings the best out of the players.” Girls soccer and boys and girls lacrosse were played mostly on artificial turf surfaces and were completed with just slight delays for lightning. The girls state tennis tournaments were delayed two days because of the weather. The three-day state track meet was completed as scheduled May 14-16.
The baseball tournaments were affected the most by the rain, which made fields unplayable. District baseball tournaments in every classification were postponed and rescheduled. After multiple postponements, the Class 4A double-elimination state tournament was moved to Metro State and four games were played to finish the first weekend’s schedule. The remaining four teams will play May 26 and 27 at All-Star Park in Lakewood, weather permitting. Semifinals in the Class 5A state tournament, which also had earlier delays, were scheduled for May 22, but All-City Field was unplayable. Two games are rescheduled for May 26 and May 27 at All-City. In the event All-City Field is still not dry, the games were to be held May 29 and 30. “We had graduation of the seniors, and with all the postponed games, you wonder where they are mentally, knowing they are done with school,” said Mountain Vista baseball coach Ron Quintana, whose team is among the final four in Class 5A. “Plus you’re stuck indoors because of all the rain, and the field is underwater. So being indoors is another challenge to keeping the boys focused.” The Class 3A baseball semifinals at Butch Butler Field in Greeley were rescheduled until May 26 and May 27. Class 2A games set for May 23 in Pueblo were still on. The frequent rains have obviously been a headache for CHSAA. “This is, in my memory, as extensive as I can remember,” said assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann. “Part of the problem
Photo illustration by Stephanie Dyke is you’re disrupting academic schedules. That’s one of the things you hate. You don’t want to try to reschedule onto a graduation time, so we try to work around some of those kinds of things. Getting umpires sometimes is a challenge if you are going midweek. Sometimes that impacts who is available.” And the delays are costly for CHSAA, which in one case had to rent Metro State for two additional days. “It certainly hurts at the gate,” said Borgmann. “And there are aspects to it that you just don’t like because you are also disrupt-
ing people’s work schedules and those kinds of things, and you are disrupting schedules at your facilities. There are expenses for doing things like that (moving to Metro State), but at the same time you have to hope that facilities are available.” Rock Canyon baseball coach Tyler Munro, whose Jaguars remain in contention for the 5A crown, said one bright spot is that the delays give pitchers more time to rest. But, overall, he agrees, “it’s not good.” “Vacations are starting to come up and I’m worried about that … I’ll start losing a player and coach here and there.”
Kyla Foster School: Lakewood High School Favorite subject: Chemistry and biology Postgrad plans: To major in biochemistry and possible double-major in genetics. I also plan to minor in classical studies If you really knew me: I love to learn. I truly enjoy all the subjects and am continuously awed by the fascinating topics that each discipline explores. That being said, I have found a deep passion for the natural sciences and hope to continue this study in the future by majoring in biochemis-
try and possible genetics. As a career, I hope to go into genetic disease research and development. Swimming has been, and continues to be, a huge part of my life. I have been a competitive swimmer since I was 8 years old and have been swimming competitively year-round since I was 10 years old. I have swam on the Lakewood High School Girls Swim and Dive Team for all four years of high school and was lucky enough to serve as the captain of the team this year. I love the team with my whole
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• Immediate Openings Available • Part Time Positions Available • Various Shifts Available • Entry Level Management Positions Available • Previous Experience? You May Qualify for Higher Wages • We Offer A Competitive Benefit Package • Advancement and Career Opportunities Within our Organization RSUN05
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